What is another word for pasta?

Common synonyms for pasta include alimentarypaste.

What is the opposite of pasta?

Antonyms of pasta include dessert, sweet, cake, pie, confection.

Synonyms for

Pasta

Noun / ˈpɑ:stʌ / Another word for pasta — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pasta is a type of food made from flour, water, and sometimes eggs, that is formed into different shapes and boiled.

Synonyms & similar words

alimentarypaste noodles macaroni spaghetti fettuccine linguine tagliatelle penne rigatoni lasagna cannelloni ravioli tortellini gnocchi vermicelli farfalle orzo rotini cavatappi ditalini

Synonyms by register

Formal

macaroni noodles spaghetti

Informal

noodles spaghetti macaroni

Literary

flour paste dough strands

Antonyms

dessert sweet cake pie confection

Common collocations

fresh pasta
dried pasta
pasta dish
pasta sauce
pasta maker
pasta salad
pasta machine

Word family

noun pasta

Usage note

Pasta is a staple food of Italian cuisine. While 'pasta' can refer to any dough made from flour and water, it most commonly refers to the dried or fresh product shaped into various forms and cooked in boiling water.

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